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Use all the manureS you can command FOR
your wheat. All successful wheat raiserS are
horse is to feed him well. SO give your wheat
plenty Of nou rishmcnt, and 1t Will thrive.
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Beginners.

S. Wittkowsky, of Charlotte, n. G., adver
tise "a word to New Beginners We shal
now look out for "a word to Old Beginners"
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Colorcd dress, silks at IL cents per yard.
This is the best bargain that was ever offered
in silks. Call and secure bargain before
they are all sold VIM. +. Bell. lO-l9
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Mr. Calhoun Solves the Problem.

Mr.. w. 7. Calhoun. was heartily in favor Of
the enterprise, he thought it was the only
salvation for the people with cotton factories
and other industries in our midst. Our peu-
pie would he on the hi.h road TO fortune, II we
could take the Cumberland Gap tax to build
the factory.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-09

Call and get q nice suit of cloths for q little
money. p. Rosenberg & Go. n-2
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Mr. IInddOn Would Bring Prosperity
by United Effort.

Mr. II. W. Haddon. Of Due West, was In
favor of any enterprise that would advance
the interests of the people of Abbcvillu coun-
ty-he was at all times ready and willing to
aid to the fullest extent OF his means, every
enterprise that tended to build up the county.
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DIR. Hawthorne Thinks We'd Better
paY Orr Debts.

OIL Hawthorn, of Due West, thought our
people "were excessively ambitious and
were straining to do too much for our limited
financial ability. "That the county was
struggling under liens and mortgages and 1t
was all we could do to keep our heads above
the water he thought that people had better
he paying their debts Instead of squandcring
their money in railroads and factories. He
concluded be saying he had no money to put
into factory. 1t took his.best efforts to keep
the wolf from getting under the door.
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On Saleday Immediately after the adjourn
mcnt of the Farmers Convention, in accord
ancc with the notice published in the county
papers, there was meeting Of citizens who
are interested in the establishment of n cot
ton factory in our town. Mr. w. G. McGowan
was called to the Chair. Capt. +. W. Watson
was requested to act as Secretary. In stating
the object Of the meeting Mr.. MCGOWAN spoke
as follows:
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THE ABBEVLLLB FACTORY.
ABLE SPEECHES BY MCGOWAN, JONES
coTHRAN, HAWTHORNE, HADDoN,
BRADLEY, CALHOUN, HILL, DOCK
BOWIE AND OTHERS.
From Whence is to Come the Material
Aid ?--That is the Question.

Enthusiastic Meeting in the Court
House on SaIctlay-.-PlarH Of Action
Submitted -.- Committees Appoint
ed TO Report Next Salcday--.The
Prospect for the Success of the En-
terprise as Good as Could be EN'
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VNRUSTEES' SALE.

By virtue of Il deed of trnst bearing date on the
18th day of October, 1852, executed by E. A. Nc
Graw. Kate A. McGraw, Laura j. McGraw, Ada
V. McCiraw. Julia A. McGraw, Mary h. McGraw,
!. Edward McCiraw, John II. McCiraw, Il. George
Thomas and Esther 4. Thomas, his wife, to John
r. Nails and others, trustees of the Old Dominion
Cooperative Building Association of Alexandria,
Va the undersigned trustees OF the said assOcia-
,ion. will on SATURDAY., the Both day of July,
1851 at Il o'clock m, in front Ofthc Corpora
ton Court House, on Fairfax street in the city
of Aexandria, sell at public auction, FOR cash,
the following property, to witt
A LOT OF GROUND with BRICK STABLE
AND CARRIAGE HOUSE thereon on the north
side OF the 10 feet alley running from Washing
ton to Columbus streets and north of King street.
and bounded as follows: Beginning on the said
alley at the west boundary of the lot conveyed by
Charles Bennett to James Vansant and others,
trustees of the Associated Methodist Church then
west on the said alley to the cast line of the lot
conveyed by said Bennett to VIM. Washington !;
then north parallel to Washington street, until
il intersecs the north line of the lot conveyed to
Vansaut and others, whon extended, supposed to
be 81 feet then east parallel to the said alley,
the length of the first line to the northwest cor
ner of said lot conveyed to said Vansant and
others thence south with the line of that lot to
the said alley supposed to be 51 feet with the
right of way over the said alley rs appurtenant to
the said two lots of ground and the right OF way
over an alley between the Stable anu carriage
house hereby conveyed and the stable and car
riace house erected by the said VIM. Washington.
Also ALL THAT TENEMENT AND LOT OF
GROUND on the north side of King street be-
tween Columbus and Washington streets at the
distance of % feet 6a, inches west Of Washing
ton street: thence west on King street 20 feet
fO1t inches thence north parallel to Washing
ton street 100 feet to 10 feet alley; thence cast
on said alley the length of the first line and
thence south parallel to Washington street to the
beginning. ,,.,,
of S19G.6 amounting to :S4S 49, charged upon
the lot of ground at the northwest corner of King
and Washington streets, fronting on King street
123 feet ; inches, and on Washington street 11O
feet with the benefit of all the covenants in the
deep or deeds creating said rent charge.
JOHN T. MALLS,
TH0S. LEADBEATER, Trustees,
T.. II. LYLES.
iy12ts
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SPIRITS PHoToGRAPHED.-As strange story
comes from the town of Dover, Delaware.
J. II Vane, photographer of that town,
has in his possession photograph Of the
monument of the late JOHN NJ. Clayton, in
the Presbyterian churchyard, which has at
tracted considerable attention and caused
not a little comment. In March last Mr.
Vance took his camera 30 the churchyard
and photographed the monument. He was
accompanied by boy. When he looked at
the plate he saw things never dreamed of
in connection with the monument, and
showed them to the boy, whose hair stood
on end and who made bee line for home
The monument is very large, fine one Of
white marble The tomb rests upon dais,
under heavy marble canopy, supported by
handsomely carved pillars. There is g space
OF several feet between the tomb proper and
the marble canopy above. And now comes
the strangely supernatural feature OF the
photograph. Between the tomb and the
canopy above can 5e distinctly seen the
head and shoulders Of white whiskered
man. Peering around the corner of the
tomb 90 if watching him, can be seen the
head of 81 woman, with gaze fixed intently
upon the place occupied by the photogra-
pher Floating in the air above the monu-
ment can be seen the shadowy countenance
of Il large. smooth faced, white haired man,
with mouth and eyes open, the express
sion being one of astonishment The only
explanation advanced for the curious phe-
nomenon is that the plate was defective IN
some way or had the impressions impaired
to it in some mysterious manner before the
photograph was taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-22

How A FELIPHoBIAC BREAKS UP Noe
TURNAL CoNcERTs.-"Have you any large
torpedoes, something that will make loud
noise?" inquired tall, blond gentleman who
walked briskly into a fireworks store few
days since.
The clerk replied that he had the Grecian
torpedo, q coutrivance of paper, fine gravel
and illuminate of mercury used for the glori-
fication OF tho United States by small but
patriotic Americans.
Are they real energetic and noisy?'
Yes. sir. About as loud as q pistol"
"Give me a box. Pm all out, and i can't
| should drop the whole boxful or sit on
tbem?n
Not bit They're harmless. Twenty
five cents, sir.
"All right guess these will keep the
peace for 81 few nights"
When the gentleman had gone, a repor.
ter said to the clerk THAT man doesn't
look like a skylarlling student, and certain
y he did not buy those things for children.
What does he mean by keeping the peace
at night with torpedoes?"
ooh, he wants them for cats. One of
those torpedoes tossed from window will
break up cat concert quicker than all the
bootjacks and bottles you could throw with
both hands. Cats don't like mysterious ex-
plosions in the back yard. Torpedoes are
better than guns or pistols because you can't
do any damage with them, and besides no.
body can tell from what window they are
thrown. a good many mysterious pistol
shots at night that puzzle the police are
easily accounted for. We sell lots of torpe.
does to men who don't il cats.
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a strong Endowment

is conferred upon that magnificent insttu.
ton, the human system, by DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery" that fortities it
against the encroachments of disease. 1t is
the great blood purifier and Alternative and
as a remedy for consumption, bronchitis
and all diseases Of wasting nature, its in
fluence is rapid, eflcacous and permanent
Sold everywhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-22

A POWDER HOUSE EXPLoDEs.-At 2:30
o'clock yesterday morning Straator, ILL.,.
was aroused by most terrific explosion,
which was Immediately followed by the
ringing of the fire bell In few minutes it
was learned that the powder house Of the
Chicago, Wilmington and Vermillon Coal
Company had been struck by lightning, and
between eight and ten thousand pounds OF
powder had exploded. On arriving at the
scene a terrible sight presented itself. Ev.
cry dwelling on the south and west side of
the powder house had been completely
shattered, and in most cases entirely de-
molished. Not : vestige of the powder
house remains, while where it stood is an
excavation OF about 600 feet long, 40 feet
wide and 20 feet deep. Rescuipg parties
were formed, and the search for the dead
and injured began. Strange as it may seem
only one fatality has been reported, but a
large number are seriously injured. A
tramp, who was sleeping iu q car near the
powder house, was probably fatally injured.
The number of minor casualties will reach
nearly n hundred There were forty.fve
dwellings almost totally demolished, and
there is not a plate glass window left in the
business part of the city. 1t is impossible at
this time TO estimate the loss, but it will
probably reach $75, 900 or 100000.
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BRICKS.
ARLINGTON BRICK MACHINE co.

Office No. = Corcoran Building, Washington.
Hon. CHAS. NJ. SHELLY, President
Yards Canal Lock at Alexandria.
FINE TEMPERED CLAY BRICKS for sale at
the yard or delivered in tho city; also on railroad
cars and vessels for country and river trade at
lowest market prices. These Bricks are very
STRONG and DURABLE, being made by power
ful machinery and subjected to enormous pres
sure We especially recommend them for use in
large structures, railroad tunnels government
buildings hospitals and every place where
strength is required and dampness excluded.
je16 3m
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DY VIRTUE of deed of trust bearing date on
ID the 24th day of December 1881, and record
ed in Deed Book No. Is, folio $50, of the Land
Records of the city of Alexandria, Va, executed
by Edwin II. OBrcn and wife 10 John Il. Nails
and others, trustees of The Old Dominion CO.
operative Building Association of Alexandria, Va.
the undersigned trustees of the said association
will on SATURDAY, the Both day of July, 1881
at ~ o'clock m. in front the Corporation Court
House, on Fairfax street, in the city of AleXan-
dria, Va. sell at public auction for cash, the fol-
lowing property, TO wit
All that TENEMENT AND LOT OF GROUND
in the city of Alexandria, beginning st u point on
the north side of Cameron street 50 feet . inches
east of Alfred street, and running thence east on
Cameron street 81 feet, thence north parallel to
Alfred street 40 feet to an alley 10 feet wide
thence west on said alley parallel to Cameron
street 21 feet, and thence south no feet to the
beginning.
TT6s. IT1; Il 1EAbEF:ATrR. EAbEF: Trustees
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AUCTION SALES.
F LAND IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY

By virtue of Il decree of the Circuit Court of
Alexandria county rendered in the chanccry
cause of Chas. H. Timer and wife versus Samuel
Tyson ct ais. OH the 29th day of June 1SS7, the
undersigned will sell at public auction, i'll front of
the Market House, Alexandria city, on the both
day of August, 1857 SATURDAY, The REAL
ESTATE of which Louisa Hyson died seized and
possessed, bounded by Fourmilc run, the land of
the late John Summers and the Alexandria coun-
ty road containing about four and half acres.
Terms of Sale One-third cash the residue in
six and twelve months, to be secured by notes of
purchaser with good personal security.
JOHN H. GREENE, Comm'rs.
SAM'I G. BRENT of Sale
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The c. & o. CANAL.--The meeting held
at Cumberland Wednesday night by persons
interested in the future of the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal was not very largely attend
ed. Mr.. Wellington, one of the speakers,
said the meeting was called to take some
steps for the salvation of the c. and o. ca
nal, and specifically to send delegates to the
Rochester cana! convention, July 2S. He
advised the people to hold a mass meeting
arouse the people of the district, and de-
mand of their Congressman to direct his en-
ergies toward securing an appropriation for
their canal. He said-if Congress can give
money to attenuated streams it can help
this waterway running to the National Cap
itol. The speaker bad little faith in State
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aid, though it might be possible TO accom-
pish something at the constitutional con-
veDtiou in the way Of providing protection
for The canal
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DO you desire TO fit yourselves for useful busi-
ness career? fso. attend
DunSmore'S Business College.

This institution has been incorporated by tho
Legislature of the State of Virginia and endorsed
by some of her best citizens. 1t not only teaches
young and midde-aged men the theory of Busi-
ness and Accounting, bnt each and every one is
required to do actual business transactions, as
they would have to do in everyday life. They
are thoroughly trained in everything pertaining
to business life.
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HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUNS, PISTOLS
II &c, 1T So King street, corner Of Koyei,
Alexandria. ya.-The subscribers invite the al
tention Of wholesale and retail purchasers 70
their large and well selected stock goods in ther
line. which were bought in quantity at bottom
prices, and will be sold at a small advance. We
invite comparison Of prices and quality Of goods
at SO King, corner OF Royal street.
snnl1 j T CREIGHTON & SON.
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n. \. PLrAsANrs. cIerI..
~ XECUToG' NOTICE.

All persons having c3ims against the c54lo .f
ISRAEL MARVEL deceased, viii present tlian.
duly authenticated. for payment to \. w. -M-
STRONG, No 5G King Street aud Hose indebted
to the SAID estate Will conc forward and settle at
jyi9 I'm E.EEMPER, Ezacutor
VIRGINIA In the Clerks Office of the cirrui
' Court of Alexandria county on the 9th day
of July, 1887.
L. Taylor Scott. administrator of Rohort p.
Scott deceased complainant vs.. Conway Glow
cree. Walter Fl0wercc, the other heirs oi Waviic-
field Floweree, deceased, whose names are n.
known, and believed to be non-rcSideut5 oi 'I.
Commonwealth of Virginia. J.. j.. Chttcudct,.
Lydia A. Kelley, John It Ghoen u. lay or
Scott in his own right and IS sdmmsti.,".
with wilLannexed of john Scott, ir.. dccca -tt.
j. Henry Rves and Lizzie G., his wife, Acym-
der D. Payne and Ann IL. his wife. william ".
Herbert and Susan NJ. his wife, William y.
Spillman and Hennugham H., his wife. iai"c'
Elicit and Josephine j.. his wife, Camilla srot..
Imogen Scott Robert Z. Scott. in his own rigi'
and as trustee for Hcnnngham y. Spiiime.
Mollie Floweree and her husband, whose name
is not known.
Memo. The object of this suit is to obtain par
tition and sale OF q certain lot Of land northwest
of Alexandria city, in the county Of Alexandria,
Va, held by John Wi,hers' heirs, &c, and the
hers-at law Of Robert 2. Scott deceased rs teu
ants in common, and allot SAID tract OF land o
distribute the proceeds Of sale accordirg 10 die
rights of the parties entitled thereto.
The defendants, CONWAY Floweree, Waller
Floweree the other heirs of Wayneield iowcrcc.
whose names are not known L. 4. Chittendon,
Lydia A. Kelley, John II. Gheen, 1Iollie iowerec
and -, her husband, whose name is not known,
not having entered their appearance ana
given security, according 10 the act Of AS
senbly and the rules Of this Court, and it
appearing by affidavit that they arc nor res
idents of this State, it IS ordered that the
said defendants appear here within one month
after due publication Of this order, aud
do what is necessary to protect their interest
in this suit and that copy of this order be forth
with inserted in the Alexandria GAZETTE. q news
paper published in the city Of Alexandra, once q
week for four successive weeks and posted at the
front door of the Court House of this county.
H. II. YOUNG, Clerk.
r. TAYLOR Scott, p. q. jy7 wlw
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EDUCATIONAL.
Southwest Virginia Institute
FOR YOUNG LADIES.
GLADE SPRING, wAsnrSGrox COUNTY, Va.

GLADE SPRING, WAsHrNGroS COUNTY, Va.
Thorough training in preparatory and collie
giato courses by eight instructors.
Comfortable and attractive accommodations for
seventyiivc boarders. Location beautiful and
healthfu
Terms for session of nine months, $50 This
covers expenses for board fuel, lights, etc, with
tuition in entire course, including Music vocal
and instrumental use of piano.
Next session will begin September 1lth, 1857
For Catalogue containing full particulars apply to
Rev. J. Il. HARRISON, Financial Agent or to
lyle I'm NJ. NJ. HARGR0VE, Principal
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I, Howard II. Young, Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Alexandria county, do certify that John II.
Greene, commissioner Of sale in the above cause,
personally appeared before me and executed a
bond in the penalty of S4O0, as required by law.
Teste: H. H. YOUNG, Clerk
.rOn -
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CyEAsoNABLE GOODS viii be sold at very re-
y duced prices at SO King, corner of Royal ST.
Alexandria, Va. We name in part: Doors of va
rious sizes and Adjustable Frames for windows,
covered with wire nice goods Screen Wire of as.
sorted widths, in quantities to suit; Fowlers Fly
Fans, best quality, bronze bars; Paragon Fly
Traps, detachable tops; Roach Traps, Cyclone pat
ent Peerless Ice Cream Freezers, Preserving
Kettles of all sorts also general assortment OF
goods in the Hardware line at wholesale and re-
tail. to which we ask the attention of purchasers
" ie2s '''' 1T. CREIGHTON & SON.
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FOR SALE.
WANTS.

WANTED by A LADY for the coming session
w a SITUATIONTO TEACH YOUNG CHILD
.REN, or to take charge Of tlc linen room Of Il
hotel or sono position of trust. References given
and required. Address Miss PETITE PAYNE,
care +. w. Payne. esq, Edge Hill. King George
county, Va. Yli 2w
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" Eastern District Of Virginia.
SALE or THE ALEN1NDRii AND WASH
NGTON RAILROAD
Alexander Hays cx'r
VS.. On original
The Alcxaudiia ana and amend
Washington Railroad ci bill
Company ct ais.
AND In equity.
The Alexandra and
fredericksburg Rail
way Company ct nj. On cross
VS. bill.
Alexander Hays cNr.
ct ais.
The report Of sale made by Matthew + Pleas
ants. Master and Commissioner. ct tle works
property and franchises Of the 4. ymiIit and
Washington Railroad C0nputv. hrn. been trit
day brought into Cont mli dc.i. rind b
ordered and dccrccd thai utlts- :'u s, flle oan-
trlry be shown by exceptions 10 writing filed to
said report in this cause on or.belerc ihr .ti,d.e
of September, SS1. tie sa'l report wilt op t..aI
date be finally ratified and coniirm ly g prorri
order herein.
1t is further adiudscd, ordered .t.i declc.dla.
this order he published IN lhe temotj Na
Times and the ALEXANDER, GaZ,-l.nt e. ,l'po.
Il week for three successive weeks rsior g" s.id
September 18th, 1857.
Ro " HUGHES. Judge
Richmond 1911 .jpig 1SS1.
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DoMEsTTc SEWING MACHINES.

Tho GOOD qualities of the above machines are
now well established.
We are selling them at as low price as they
can be purchased in any Of the larger cities, and
are prepared to allow as much for old machines Of
any kind as is possible.
i've lave seen so much good done by the do
mestic" that VIC wish every family to have at
least one i'll their house. Prices fixed, but terms
accommodating.
Call and examine, or send for circular.
oct22 E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
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AlbemarIe Female Institute,

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA.
Unsurpassed in quality of instruction, in health
fulness and beauty Of location and in provision
for comfort of pupils Terms rcry moderate Or
der Catalogue. W. p DICKINSON,
iy15 I'm Principal.
NoUNa MEN OF VIRGINIA,
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TTARDWAEE FOR THE SEASON at IS KIM,
| Il corner of Royal street, Alexandria, virginia.
Just received supply Of genuine ENGLlsH
WALDRON GRAIN and GRASS SCITHho
American Grain and Grass Scythes, Bush scythcs,
snaths, Hay Rakes, scythe Stones, Rifles. Hay
and Manure Forks, which were purchased Of first
hands and will be sold, whoyesaie apd retail 81
small advance at IS King corner OF Roya ST., by
mv1O J. T. CREIGHTON & SO&